The Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Mayor, all members being residents of the Township and one being a member of the Land Use Board also.

Powers of the Commission:

• Research Use and Possible Uses for open land areas and natural resources
• Coordinate activites of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes
• Handles distributing of materials for Environmental purposes
• Maintains an index of public or privately owned areas(marshlands, swamps, and other wetlands) to obtain information on the proper use of these areas
• May recommend to the Planning Board and the Township Committee plans and programs to be included in the Master Plans for the development and use of such areas
• May aquire real and personal property in the name of the Township to ensure conservation and proper use of open spaces and other land and water areas

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